The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested six people suspected of being involved in the murder of HRH Eze Josephat Nnanna Ikegwu, the traditional ruler of the Ishinkwo Community.
SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abakaliki, stressing that the arrests were the result of ongoing intelligence-led investigations by command operatives.
Ucha Johnson, Ogobuchi Igwe, Nkpuma Nwankwo, Edwin Onwoshi, Itumo Joseph, and Emmanuel Nwaoba were arrested in connection with the killing.
During the raid, police discovered one AK-47 gun loaded with eight rounds of live fire.
The monarch was supposedly assassinated at his residence on April 2, 2026, causing tension and fear in the populace.
In response to the arrests, Hope Urunwa Okafor, Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, confirmed the command’s intention to bring all individuals engaged in the crime to justice.
She reassured citizens of the Command’s ongoing commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring public safety throughout the state.
According to the police, the suspects will be arraigned in court after the investigation is completed.